Forensics on Trial

Some forensic techniques are being exposed as

• magical science

• fake evidence

• bulletproof

• more art than science

Fingerprints are formed from

• super glue

• DNA

• sweat and oil

• acids and bases

Why is a fingerprint left on plastic a problem?

• It is permanent

• It can't be easily wiped off

• It is see through

• It can be easily distorted

What is the problem with using superglue?

• It is sticky

• It coats the print with white film

• It can obscure the detail of print

• It costs a lot of money to buy

How many unique traits must the same to declare a match?

• 10

• 12

• 16

• 22

What does this case prove about fingerprinting?

• all fingerprints are different

• no two fingerprints are alike

• all parts of the print are the same

• parts of a print can be matched

Why was Mayfield almost convicted of the Madrid bombing?

• A full print was found but distorted by superglue

• A print was unique and not distorted

• It was a partial print that matched someone else

• It was a full distorted print from the crime scene

What helps give the scientist an idea to help catch criminals with greater detail?

• flies

• 3D pictures

• fingers

• fireworks

What is the fingerprint sprayed with, in the chamber, to show greater details?

• a thin vapor of glass to coat the print

• extreme heat and fire

• a yellow chemical powder

• a gold mist to coat the print

Bite marks and Shoe prints are considered "not as much science" instead as

• make believe or magic

• matching patterns

• pieces of a puzzle

• soft evidence